Faculty and Staff Postings

Dr. Sarah Otto

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. UBC Science is dedicated to maintaining a diverse community that fosters the inclusion of voices that have traditionally been underrepresented or discouraged.

Dean, Faculty of Science

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UBC invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, Faculty of Science. A top internationally ranked research Faculty, UBC Science boasts 9,000 undergraduates, 40 Canada Research Chairs, two Canada Excellence Research Chairs, and over $131 million in annual research funding. The Faculty’s extensive and growing suite of academic programs has been home to two Nobel Laureates,  and produced 89 spin off companies and six industrial research training programs. The ideal dean will have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and Indigeneity, a consultative and collegial leadership style, a natural service orientation, excellent communication skills, and an open and transparent approach. Consideration of candidates will begin in the fall of 2024 with the dean taking office July 1, 2025.

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Organismal Botany and Plant Diversity, Assistant Professor of Teaching

Application deadline: November 30, 2024

UBC Botany seeks candidates to fill an educational leadership (tenure-track) assistant professor of teaching position in the biology undergraduate program in the area of botanical organismal diversity, with an expected start date of no earlier than July 1, 2025. The expected starting salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per annum. The program values excellence in teaching and our courses are student-centred and emphasize evidence-based practices in large and small courses.

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CRC Tier 2 in Plant Resilience for Food Security, Assistant Professor

Application deadline: November 30, 2024

UBC Botany invites applications from exceptional emerging scholars for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in plant resilience for food security. This tenure-track faculty position is at the rank of assistant professor, with a start date no earlier than July 1, 2025. The expected starting salary range is $115,000 to $130,000 per annum. Applicants conducting innovative research in crop stress biology are encouraged to apply. Evidence of leadership within the candidate’s community, and their potential for implementing evidence-based teaching, will be considered. The selection is restricted to the following federally designated groups: people with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people, women, and people from minoritized gender identity groups.

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Assistant Professor in Statistics

Application deadline: November 30, 2024

The Department of Statistics in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications from outstanding new investigators for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The salary range for this position is $145K to $160K, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

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Assistant Professor of Teaching in Statistics

Application deadline: December 31, 2024

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching position in the Department of Statistics, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The salary range for this position is $120K - $135K, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

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Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Critical Minerals

Application deadline: November 22, 2024

The Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) seeks candidates for a Geoscientist, Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track with an expected start date of July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, and a salary within the range of $130,000-$140,000 per annum.

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Assistant Professor of Teaching in Biostatistics and Data Science

Application deadline: December 13, 2024

The Department of Zoologyat The University of British Columbia seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching position in the tenure-track Educational Leadership stream, focused on Biostatistics and Data Science in the Biology undergraduate program. The successful candidate would join 15 other tenure-track or tenured faculty in the Educational Leadership stream. This position has an expected start date on or after July 1, 2025.

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Assistant Professor, Discrete Mathematics, Probability

Application deadline: November 20, 2024

UBC Mathematics invites eligible candidates to apply for a full-time, tenure-stream position at the rank of assistant professor. Candidates should be creative, innovative scientists with demonstrated research accomplishments and evidence of commitment to effective teaching. They will be expected to maintain a dynamic externally funded research program, and to take active roles in teaching and service, as well as supervision of trainees. Expected start date no earlier than July 1, 2025. Expected starting salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.

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Assistant Professor, Fluid Mechanics

Application deadline: November 30, 2024

Mathematics at UBC’s Vancouver campus invites application for a full-time, tenure-stream position at the rank of assistant professor working in the broad area of fluid mechanics, with interests that may intersect with those of the current fluids group in complex fluids and the applications of fluid mechanics in geophysics, biophysics and engineering. Expected start date no earlier than July 1, 2025. Expected starting salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.

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Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory, Director

Internal Search. Deadline for applications: November 25, 2024

UBC Vancouver seeks outstanding internal UBC candidates for the position of director of the Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory. The successful candidate must hold an appointment at the rank of professor or associate professor, and be a current active member of AMPEL. They will be a dynamic, visionary and collaborative leader, who will bring people together and build on AMPEL’s strengths in education, research and professional practice as it manages its growth trajectory. 

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More about UBC Science

UBC Science brings together a community of students and scholars internationally recognized for its commitment to discovery and innovation. UBC research prowess in environmental science, math, physics, plant and animal science, computer science, oceanography, geology and biology is consistently rated best in Canada by international and national rankings.

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As one of the world’s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

 

 

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